The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investment to help support climate smart agricultural practices. A total of $9 million is being allocated to bolster new Cooperative Extension…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings to go over the proposed changes some of the parameters of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic
The many trees you can tap for syrup to sweeten your favorite breakfast treats. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although you definitely won’t get the traditional maple…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
Conservation opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are being improved and expanded. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made adjustments to various programs to help further…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFBF calling the state’s budget proposal good framework for…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
A $286.4 billion budget plan for the state of California was introduced this week by Governor Gavin Newsom. This budget will make investments to target the greatest threats to the…
Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question
Whether you should or shouldn’t soak your seeds before planting them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image Should you soak seeds before putting them in the…
The California Kitchen: 1 Hour Pressure Cooked Pot Roast
1 Hour Pressure Cooked Pot Roast In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare 1 Hour Pressure Cooked Pot Roast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-12-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the terrific start to the water year but more…
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program. As of January 6, a total of 836 applications have…
Common Diseases that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
Some common diseases that pose a threat to your Strawberry crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reddish-brown spots of angular leaf spot. Credit: University of Florida, GCREC…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
‘Terrific’ Start to Water Year, More Needed to Offset Water Storage Deficit
Storm systems that came through California over the past few weeks will need to continue in order to offset the state’s water storage deficit. Figures from the California Department of…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Western reservoir levels, port inefficiencies bringing future export market opportunities into question, and…